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The impetus for these shifts towards herbal medicine can largely be attributed to Zimbabwe's crippling economic crisis. Hospitals are facing dire shortages—not only of essential equipment and medications but also of qualified staff. Many medical professionals are disheartened by their working conditions and are increasingly migrating to the private sector or seeking opportunities abroad for better wages.
This exodus of talent further exacerbates the challenges faced by public health facilities, making it difficult to provide adequate care to an already overwhelmed patient population. The consequences of an under-resourced healthcare system are dire, particularly for those suffering from severe ailments like cancer.